Trading up: Real World Applications of Blockchains

Blockchain is revolutionising the exchange of value in a similar way to how the internet revolutionised the exchange of information and communication. There are two aspects of this technology: the promise of new opportunities and scope for cost savings. Capabilities around transparency and consensus will help mitigate the ever-present risk of documentary fraud. The traceability associated with blockchain could potentially provide assurance and authenticity of products in the supply chain. The immutability and digital uniqueness inherent in this technology also offers the potential to provide a secure transfer of value and deliver a solution to the trade finance problem of endorsement. Join us, as we explore some of the ideas such as real-time payments and insurance, that are disrupting the financial industry globally.

GUEST SPEAKER: PAVEL BAINS

Pavel is an entrepreneur, futurist, designer and investor in exponential technologies. He is the CEO of Bluzelle Networks, which builds blockchain and distributed ledger solutions for the finance industry. Pavel also provides advisory, M&A, and capital raising services for companies in digital media and technology. Pavel is an investor in fintech startup Bench and virtual reality startup VR Chat.

Pavel often speaks on panels and conferences about where digital media, finance and technology are heading. Pavel also is a contributing writer to Fast Company, Venture Beat, Forbes and The Huffington Post.